Great Planes Matt Chapman Eagle 580 46/EP ARF - GPMA1281 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
AMA .................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................ 4
Radio
Equipment .......................................................... 4
Power System Recommendations ............................... 4
Propeller ....................................................................... 4
Batteries & Charger...................................................... 4
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED .................................... 4
Required Hardware & Accessories .............................. 4
Adhesives & Building Supplies ..................................... 4
Optional Supplies & Tools ............................................ 4
BUILDING STAND ............................................................ 5
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ...................................... 5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .............................. 5
KIT INSPECTION .............................................................. 6
KIT CONTENTS ................................................................ 6
BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 7
Preparations
................................................................. 7
Assemble the Wings ..................................................... 7
Install the Tail Section ................................................... 9
Install the Tail Servos & Pushrods .............................. 10
Assemble & Install the Landing Gear ......................... 12
Glow Engine Installation ............................................. 13
Brushless Motor Installation ....................................... 17
Install the Receiver ..................................................... 20
Finish the Model ......................................................... 21
Apply the Decals ........................................................ 22
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ................................. 23
Install & Operate the Motor Battery (Brushless Only) .... 23
Check the Control Directions ..................................... 23
Set the Control Throws ............................................... 24
Balance the Model (C.G.) ........................................... 24
Balance the Model Laterally ....................................... 25
PREFLIGHT .................................................................... 25
Identify
Your Model ..................................................... 25
Charge the Batteries .................................................. 25
Balance Propellers ..................................................... 25
Ground Check ............................................................ 25
Range Check ............................................................. 25
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................. 26
AMA SAFETY CODE (
EXCERPTS ) ..................................... 26
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE ................... 26
CHECK LIST ................................................................... 27
FLYING ............................................................................ 27
Fuel Mixture Adjustments ........................................... 27
Takeoff ........................................................................ 27
Flight .......................................................................... 28
Landing ...................................................................... 28
3D FLYING ...................................................................... 28
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of the Great Planes
Eagle 580 Matt Chapman .46-.81/EP ARF! This latest Matt
Chapman version has been designed to give even the most
selective pilots the 3D performance they are looking for as
well as the smooth, forgiving fl ight that the sport modeler
desires. With so many assembly steps already complete
right out of the box, you will be able to spend more time
at the fl ying fi eld and far less time at your workbench! In
addition, bolt-on wings and bolt-on stabilizer halves eliminate
the time consuming gluing and measuring procedures
typically required on a model of this size, as well as make
future repairs quick and easy. For the brushless motor users,
the canopy hatch is securely held in place with our hook
and magnet system for access to fl ight batteries and can be
quickly removed by simply sliding it forward and lifting it off.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Eagle 580 Matt Chapman .46-.81/EP ARF, visit the
Great Planes web site at www.greatplanes.com. Open the
“Airplanes” link, then select the Eagle 580 Matt Chapman
.46-.81/EP ARF. If there is new technical information or
changes to this model a “tech notice” box will appear in the
upper left corner of the page.
AMA
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join!
The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and
membership provides liability insurance coverage, protects
modelers’ rights and interests and is required to fl y at most
R/C sites.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.